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Mr Simon Brewster
06.08.21
Urologo

Benign prostate enlargement: an outline of its main signs and symptoms and how it is treated

In our latest article, we spoke with vastly experienced, expert urologist, Mr Simon Brewster, to quiz him in relation to benign prostate enlargement. He detailed the most common signs and symptoms that patients should watch out for and also outlined available treatment options.

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Mr Simon Brewster
04.05.20
Urologo

How common are urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men?

UTIs are less common in men but, unfortunately, they can still occur presenting with symptoms such as fever, blood in the wee and pain whilst urinating. One of our expert urologists Mr Simon Brewster explains more, from how you would be examined to how UTI in men is treated.

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Mr Simon Brewster
25.02.20
Urologo

Diagnosing bladder problems with cystoscopy

A cystoscopy is a diagnostic tool that is used to detect bladder problems in both men and women. Mr Brewster, a leading urologist, clarifies what a cystoscopy entails, if it hurts and what to expect from the procedure.

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Mr Simon Brewster
04.02.20
Urologo

What to expect from a prostate biopsy

A prostate biopsy is used to remove suspicious samples of tissue from the prostate gland so that they can be examined for ruling in or out prostate cancer. We've asked one of our top urologists Mr Simon Brewster what happens before the biopsy and what occurs on the day.

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Mr Simon Brewster
20.01.20
Urologo

blood in urine causes

Some foods, such as beetroot and rhubard, can make your urine turn a pinkish-red colour. Other times, especially for women, it can mean you have blood in your urine indicating an underlying health problem or a small infection. Mr Simon Brewster, an Oxford-based urologist, explains in more detail what causes this in women and what treatments should be given.

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Mr Simon Brewster
14.01.20
Urologo

what to expect PSA test results

Like most cancers, detecting prostate cancer early can be the key to managing and treating it effectively. Mr Simon Brewster, a consultant urological surgeon based in Oxford, tells us what a PSA test is and what treatment you can expect after if the result shows the presence of cancer.

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Mr Simon Brewster
19.12.19
Urologo

bladder control problems

Often described as an 'overactive bladder', urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing condition and a lot of people are too ashamed to talk about their symptoms with a specialist. We sat down with Mr Simon Brewster, a consultant urologist in Oxford, while he shared with us the main causes of bladder control problems, the symptoms and which specialist you should visit to get appropriate treatment.

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Mr Simon Brewster
09.12.19
Urologo

Scrotal swelling: should I be worried?

The normal scrotum is a pouch consisting of a thin muscle layer and skin which hangs down between a man's two legs. Swelling can develop around the scrotum during childhood or adulthood. The swelling may be made of liquid or solid tissue; the vast majority are benign, grow slowly and are not serious. Mr Simon Brewster talks about the symptoms of scrotal swelling, the causes and how a urologist diagnoses and treats this in men.

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Mr Simon Brewster
13.11.19
Urologo

HoLEP: is it effective for an enlarged prostate?

HoLEP is a minimally-invasive procedure to treat men with obstructing bladder problems or retention of urine. We've asked one of our top urologists Mr Simon Brewster who would make a good candidate for the procedure and just how effective that it is.

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